Early Triple Crown nominees number 369
A total of 369 three-year-olds have been made early nominees to this year’s Triple Crown, an increase of 18.2%, or 57 horses, from last year’s total of 312. The early nomination phase closed Jan. 28. […]
Preakness Stakes
Patience pays off for Early Voting in Preakness
Although the betting market in Saturday’s $1.65 million Preakness (G1) at Pimlico proved a bit odd in the eyes of prognosticators, the end result was more than logical. Justifying connections’ decision to bypass the Kentucky […]
Epicenter installed as 6-5 favorite in Preakness
The runner-up as the 4.10-1 favorite in the Kentucky Derby (G1), Epicenter will be an even shorter price in Saturday’s Preakness S. (G1) at Pimlico. […]
Rich Strike ruled out of Preakness: ‘stay with our plan’ for Belmont
Kentucky Derby upsetter Rich Strike will pass on the Preakness and freshen up for the Belmont, owner Rick Dawson announced Thursday. […]
Get to know the 2022 Preakness Stakes contenders
The 2022 Preakness Stakes is fast approaching! Get to know the field with the post-positions and the morning-line odds. […]
Breeders’ Cup winners Corniche, Echo Zulu among 312 Triple Crown nominees
The early nominees for the 2022 Triple Crown were announced Monday, with 312 sophomores eligible. Last year’s Breeders’ Cup Juvenile (G1) winner Corniche and Juvenile Fillies (G1) romper Echo Zulu top the list. […]
Challedon: Maryland’s first Horse of the Year
When the 2021 Eclipse Awards are announced later this month, it’s widely assumed Knicks Go will walk off with Horse of the Year honors, becoming only the third Maryland-bred to do so. Most racing fans […]
John Rotz, Hall of Fame jockey, dead at 86
“Gentleman John” Rotz, the retired Hall of Fame jockey and former Jockey Club steward in New York, died July 12 at the age of 86 at his home in Warrensburg, Illinois. Rotz’s riding career spanned […]
In the face of adversity, the 2021 Preakness proved resilient
After the events of the past week, it would not be wrong to suggest that among the most resilient things in American racing today is the Preakness (G1). Back in its rightful spot this year […]
Rombauer topples favorites in Preakness
The restraint showed by owner John Fradkin earlier this season with Rombauer paid off handsomely when his homebred colt rallied for a decisive victory in the $1 million Preakness S. (G1) at Pimlico on Saturday under jockey Flavien Prat. […]